BC Hydro Power Outage: Fort St. John Residents Prepare for Scheduled Interruptions

BC Hydro Announces Planned Power Outages in Fort St. John Area

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – BC Hydro has announced a series of planned power outages affecting more than 50 customers in and around Fort St. John. These interruptions are necessary for critical infrastructure upgrades and maintenance, ensuring the continued reliability of the power grid.

Outage Schedule

According to BC Hydro’s outage schedule, the following areas will be affected:

March 6th, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: 1 customer near Hudson’s Hope Road M 7.
March 8th, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: 3 customers around West Bypass Road.
March 9th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: 49 customers in the vicinity of Aitken Cr Road, Aitkin Cr Road, Bartch Street, Bartsch Road, Beatton Road, Evergreen Road, and Letkiman Avenue, Buick Creek.

This follows a previous planned outage on February 15th, which impacted nearly 1,000 customers in Pouce Coupe and surrounding communities. BC Hydro routinely performs planned maintenance to prevent larger, unexpected outages and to improve the overall efficiency of the power system. You can find more information about planned outages and their importance on the BC Hydro website.

Why are these outages happening?

The current outages are specifically related to pole replacement and essential work being performed on BC Hydro equipment. These upgrades are vital for maintaining a safe and dependable power supply for residents and businesses in the region.

Staying Prepared During a Power Outage

BC Hydro encourages customers to be prepared for power outages. Here are some helpful tips:

Have a well-stocked emergency kit, including flashlights, batteries, a first-aid kit, and non-perishable food.
Charge essential devices before a planned outage.
Know how to manually open garage doors and electric gates.
Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from power surges.

For more detailed information on outage preparedness and safety, visit the BC Hydro’s safety and preparedness page.

Stay Informed

Residents are encouraged to stay updated on outage information through BC Hydro’s website and social media channels. Reporting outages promptly helps BC Hydro restore power as quickly as possible.

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Reporting by Ruth, Energeticcity.ca